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Curriculum for Global Citizenship William G. Huitt, PhD Walden University Educational Psychology Interactive William G. Huitt, PhD Walden University Educational Psychology Interactive
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Curriculum for Global Citizenship Curriculum is where ideals meet reality Four issues What is curriculum? What is the importance of global citizenship? What should be the focus of curriculum? How to deal with issue of “too much”?
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Curriculum Traditional definitions A course of study in one subject at a school or college. A list of all the courses of study offered by a school or college. Any program of planned activities. –Collins English Dictionary (2009)
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Curriculum Traditional definitions The aggregate of courses of study given in a school, college, etc. The regular or a particular course of study in a school, college, etc. –Dictionary.com (2012)
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Curriculum Traditional definitions The courses offered by an educational institution. A set of courses constituting an area of specialization. –Merriam-Webster (2012)
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Curriculum Widespread agreement Children and youth need preparation World is changing rapidly Less agreement What should be done Focus on courses Centers the discussion at that level Need to focus on Developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for adult success
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Curriculum Stefani, 2004-05 ; modified from Cowan & Harding, 1986
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You Are Here Human Sociocultural Ages Hunter/Gatherer Agricultural Industrial Digital/Information/ Conceptual
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Global Citizenship Citizenship relatively recent concept Beginning with Agricultural Age Cosmopolitan citizenship Ancient Greeks Islamic world Renaissance Europe and Age of Enlightenment – Industrial Age 20 th century – Digital/Information/Conceptual Age
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Age of Transition Concept of citizenship in flux Global Citizenship You Are Here
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Global Citizenship Citizenship Identity Loyalty & Responsibility Rights
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Global Citizenship Identity Where were you born? Where were your parents born? Where are you from? Where do you live? Your answers impact your identity Your answers depend on context
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Global Citizenship Loyalty and Responsibility Community State/Region Nation International Region Global Cosmic
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Global Citizenship Rights United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Recent review of national constitutions reveals relatively small list of rights specifically mentioned
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Global Citizenship Most of human history Adapt to relatively hostile environment 20 th century Adapt to fast-changing, relatively less hostile environment 21 st century Create environment to which great- grandchildren will adapt
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Global Citizenship You Are Here Imagine an ideal Move progressively towards that ideal
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Curriculum Focus Three primary starting points Focus on individual capacities
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Curriculum Focus Focus on individual capacities IB Learner Profile Gardner Multiple intelligences Costa and Kallick Habits of mind
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Curriculum Focus Focus on individual capacities Narvaez and colleagues (Kohlberg) Ethical sensitivity, judgment, motivation, and action Search Institute Internal assets Huitt Brilliant Star framework http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/brilstar/CurrMap /index.html#holistic
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Curriculum Focus Three primary starting points Focus on individual capacities Needs, motives, and well-being
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Curriculum Focus Focus on needs, motives, and well-being Maslow Hierarchy of needs (Self, Other, Growth) Pink Attributes of motivation (Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose) Diener & Biswas-Diener Happiness and well-being Seligman Flourishing and well-being http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/brilstar/CurrMap/ index.html#domains
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Curriculum Focus Three primary starting points Focus on individual capacities Needs, motives, and well-being Adapt to demands of citizenship in current environment
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Curriculum Focus Focus on 21 st century Partnership for 21 st Century Core Subjects & 21 st Century Themes Life & Career Skills Learning and Innovation Skills Information, Media, and Technology Skills Tony Wagner 7 survival skills Knowledge, attitudes, and skills required for innovation http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/brilstar/CurrMap/ index.html#21st
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Curriculum Focus Three primary starting points Focus on individual capacities Needs, motives, and well-being Adapt to demands of citizenship in current environment All Develop human capacities so that needs are met within a rapidly changing sociocultural context http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/brilstar/CurrMap/ltr/ comparison-of-frameworks.xlsx
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Curriculum Focus Practical implementation Requires analysis among competing alternatives Must integrate across frameworks Curriculum Mapping Project http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/brilstar/CurrMap /index.html
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Too Much Outcome of analysis Too many desired outcomes Legitimate reasons for making different decisions
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Too Much People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. –H. Jackson Browne, Jr.
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Too Much Justified Minimum needed for individual to participate in social and cultural activities at that person’s desired level Basic reading and writing skills Basic math skills Basic scientific inquiry and problem solving skills Basic consultation, collaboration, and participatory governance skills Form intimate relationships and parenting
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Too Much Just-in-case Knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be involved successfully in a personally- desired activity Continue formal schooling Have a career in a specific industry Start own company Become an investor
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Too Much Just-in-time Knowledge and/or skills necessary to participate in a specific learning or work experience Project-based learning Problem-based learning Team project assignment
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You Are Here Curriculum for Global Citizenship The best way to predict the future is to create it. Alan Kay, Computer Scientist
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You Are Here Curriculum for Global Citizenship
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